Can for gasoline or the like



May 10 1927.

H. M. ROUSSIE CAN FOR GASOLINE OR THE LIKE Filed Oct. 9, 1926 flMizausaz'a I Patented May 10, 1927.-

' I i i i 2 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HELEN nan noossin, or raovrnnncn, nnonn may.

om son onsomma: on run Lnm. Application filed OctoberS, 1926. Serial No. 140,490.

This invention relates to a can for gasofunnel 9 while the inward movement of suchline or the like and it is an object of the infunnel is limited by the outstanding flange ven'tion to provide a can of this kind pro- 11 carried by the outer end ofthexfunnelrvided with a normally invisible tube or The inner flange 10 is adapted to have con- 5 f l, tact with the flange 7 while the flange 11 Another object of the invention is to proengages the bottom wall 5 of the pocket or vide a can of this kind particularlydesigned chamber 4. f to contain a reserve supply of gasoline or The outer end portion of the funnel 9 is the like and which is so designed and conadaptedto be closedv by a plug 12 preferably 10 structed as to be readily and conveniently threaded therein and which is provided at stored within a minimum ofspace in an one endwith an outstanding annular flange t bil r 14. ThlS flange 14 at diametrically opposed The invention consists in the details of points is provided with theoutstanding pins construction and in the combination and an, .15 which, when the plug 12, is inverted, are rangement of the several parts of my im adapted to enga ed within-the openings proved can whereby certain important ad- 16 provided lILtlle n e ,11. vantages are attained and the device ren- The endwa112 oft e-eontainer isrodered simpler, less expensive and otherwise vided with theguidewa'ys 17 for a all ing more convenient and advantageous for use, cover 18 which, when in its full closed osi- 20 as will behereinafter more fully set forth. tion, substantially entirely overlies said end i he novel features of my invention will wall 2 as is particularly illustrated in Fighcreinafter be definitely claimed, ures 1 and 2.

In order that my invention may be the" Normally, the funnel 9 is housed or conbetter understood, I will now proceed to defined within the container C proper. When 25 scribe the same with reference to the accom- I is de ired t po r t th ont nts f e n ing dr wing, wherein conta ner, the sliding cover 18 is moved into Figure 1 is a view in perspective of aican a position to fully open thepocket or chamconstructed in accordance with an embodiher 4 whereupon the plug12 is removed ment of my invention; e from the outer end portion of the funnel 9 30 Figure 2 is a fragmentary sectional view and then inverted to cause the pins 15 t0 taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Figengagewithin the openings 16. With this ure 1; assembly, the plug 12 serves as a wrench Figure 3 is a detailed sectional view taken whereby the upper or outer threaded ensubstantially on the line 3-3 of Figure 2. gagement between the funnel 9 and the 00 35 As herein. disclosed, my improved.- can flange 7 is released and upon pulling out the comprises a container C preferably rectanfunnel 9 the inner threa ed portion 8 is ent gular in form and which has the marginal. gaged with the flangev 7. This operation ortions of one face wall extending, as indimay also be effected when desired to fill the cated at- 1, beyond the side and end walls of container, In order to return the funnel 9 I5 40 the container.- One end wall 2 of the conto its normal position the operation just tainer is provided in its central portion with stated isfreversed. v 1. 1 a depression 3 affording a pocket or chamv The opposite faces of the plug 12 are prober 4; The inner or bottom wall 5 of this vided wit the outstanding wings 19 wherepocketor chamber 4 is provided with a cirby the requisite turning or rotation of the 45 cular opening 6 defined by a depending p ug 12 is facilitated. y I

flange 7 The wall of the opening 6 and the 1! mm the foregoin description it is inner wall of the flange 7 are threaded for thought to be obvious theta can constructed engagement with the threaded portions 8 in accordance with my invention is particuat the opposite extremities of the funnel 9. larly well adapted for use b reason of the v 50 i As herein disclosed, the funnel 9 is cylinconvenience and facility with which it may drical inform and'of desired length and is be assembled and operated, and it will also adapted to have lengthwise movement, be obvious that my invention is'susceptible through the opening .6 hereinbefore'referred of some change and modification without deto. The outward movement of the funnel 9 part-in from the principles and spirit there- I5 is limited by the outstanding flange 10 carof an for. this reason I do not wish to be ried by the inner or inserted end of the understood as limiting myself to theiprecise in either direction with respect to the bottom, wall of the pocket, a removable plug for closing the funnel, means carried by said plug and cngageable with the funnel to impartrotation to the funnel to effect or release the threaded engagement between the opposite end portions of the funnel and the bottom wall of the pocket, and a cover coacting with said wall of the container and disposed over the pocket when in closed position.

In testimony whereof I hereunto aflix my signature.

HELEN MAE ROUSSIE. 

